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I'm going to start with discrediting the person who wrote a review on this title after watching one single episode. Stop lashing out, this is a good show with potential. It shows a serious issue. Stalking is increasingly becoming a problem specially in todays world with the advent of social media.

This show portrays the psychological state of stalkers and why they do what they do. It has action, a little bit of comedy and a lot of darkness. But it constantly keeps me guessing what comes next.

I like the characters. Maggie Q has always been my absolute favorite and she is stunning in this show. So is Dylan. Their back stories are intriguing. The supporting cast seems pretty rad too!

I think this show should deal more with stalkers and not confuse them with serial killers/murderers. In all if you've got time, its a good show to watch. If it is VCR record worthy will be known after we get midway into the season but for now I am placing my bets on Stalker.

Good acting, good premise, interesting characters and mysterious plots.

When you aren't trying to compare this to other crime shows, which it isn't, and watch it as it is intended, you'll find it is really well put together. I didn't care who directed it, wrote it, or what thev've done previously, so my judgment wasn't clouded by expectations of what it "will be like". I just am enjoying what it is.

Maggie Q is awesome at both hard and fragile sides to her character as is Dylan McDermott. I loved Mariana Klaveno in True Blood, so I'm expecting big things from her here as well.

The plots so far have been well thought out, believable and very creeper, creepy. If you've ever worried about being followed or foot shadows at your door at night, this is the show for you.

Having seen so many TV shows so far, I still can't believe THIS ONE wasn't renewed for a second season. Such an amazing show, actors are perfect, not to mention good-looking, all of them, but like I said, more importantly, SO good at acting and, I mean, the way the story is developed... it's just WOW. I really don't understand how some stupid, bad quality shows stay on TV for such a long time and this one doesn't get to stay.

I'll keep it short, because Stalker is definitely a show to be enjoyed. There are a lot of negative reviews, and I'm a little surprised. While Stalker, as a police procedural anyway, is nothing original, it's a refreshing change to the genre. The writing isn't as bad as is being depicted, and the dark and gritty surrealism of the show is quite enjoyable. Add in strong actors, in particular the shows lead Maggie Q, and you have an extremely enjoyable show. The chemistry on screen is also solid, and for a show that's just started, I'm thoroughly engrossed. It's something to be given the benefit of the doubt, and to see how well it handles its material in the long run.

This show is really well written. It's fascinating if you give it a real chance. I'm actually not someone who generally likes dark stories at all. This is better than a lot of hit shows on TV right now. I understand that the first episode may shock a few people feeling that it's harsh, but stalking does take place. Stalker is not any more violent then most police shows on television. The actors do a great job and the casting choices were spot on. The stories unfold in a way that you care about each of the characters. Folks I know who like Scandal or the Blacklist are all into this. Yes, those are both different types of shows, but the quality is the same. Try it. It's addictive.

First, I want to make something known. I am in no way an expert at reviewing television or movies. I am simply typing my opinion of a show that I would love to see receive a second season. There are rumors of a cancellation, and I must say that I would be extremely upset to see that happen. This show provides viewers with a fast paced action base, with touches of drama. It really keeps a viewer on his or her toes, and albeit sometimes a bit predictable, there is usually a jump scare that I never see coming! I have always enjoyed crime dramas on television, but before stalker, I have never wanted to keep up with one as much! I am writing this review after watching season 1 episode 17 (Which I believe is the season 1 finale). The finale was a bit more elaborate than the rest of the season so far, and DEFINITELY calls for a second season. The plot of this show is spectacular, tracing a different stalking case each episode as well as following the private and work lives of four LAPD detectives. Be warned, the show can be quite violent, and that would be my primary criticism because it can be a bit much at times but it makes up for that with the suspenseful nature, and dramatic moments. If you are a fan of Kevin Williamson's other productions, or fancy a dramatic crime drama that delves into crazy stalking cases, I would recommend this one. I am hoping that CBS decides to renew Stalker for a second season and bring back this exciting new show. The cast is fabulous! Props to Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, and Mariana Klaveno especially. Also, the sound effects and music help the show reach extraordinary levels of suspense/drama. I am extremely happy I decided to start watching this show! See you all(hopefully) next season! -P

The plot is really good, Dylan McDermott will be the reason for the success if it works. He seems to be a real cop. The idea that he too is a stalker makes it more interesting. Maggie Q and the blond (whoever she is) need to button up their blouses and ditch the 4 inch heels. It looks silly and inappropriate, as any real cop will tell you. Maggie Q as well as Elizabeth Rhom's characters are going to be interesting. Each appears to be a Stepford wife with plastic faces. Elizabeth does a good job being a cold hard-hearted ex. It reminds me of when she was on Law & Order. I like the way Jack (Dylan) role plays, interesting character for him. I'm looking forward to seeing it several times, maybe I'll like the rest of the cast after all, not just Dylan.

I absolutely love this show! and I was very upset to find out that it might get canceled! ;/ Why cancel something so awesome and renew something so crappy as NCIS New Orleans? I mean COMMON! We already have a NCIS several actually.

This show shows a serious issue and how to deal with it. It's well done! and the actors are awesome! I love Maggie Q! This show makes my heart skip several beats and my heart is often in my throat because it's so damn exciting! It's Ringer all over again! That show was also awesome, I felt my interest totally occupied with that show just as it does with Stalker. Whenever I watch other things I get easily distracted by my computer or even my phone! Pleas let stalker be!

It's not bad at all. In fact there are moments when you are hooked, but those moments don't last very long.

Every year late summer time, I read all about the new shows, and this was the one that striked me as "must must must watch!". The premise is good, and it has/had a lot of potential but just get the feeling that the show has underachieved.

There are no characters that are likable, to be honest. If any of them got killed off in the next episode, I wouldn't give two hoots. That is one area where it falls apart.

It also feels a bit too much like a Criminal Minds spin-off, and not really any better than the spin-off that got cancelled after a dozen episodes or so. I half expect Spencer to come strolling into the office at some point, but not been that lucky, as of yet.

I'll keep watching for a little while to see what the secret is all about, but truth be told, I wouldn't be surprised to see this cancelled before the season is out.

It honestly is amazing to me that the show like the bachelor gets season after season but a actual good show like stalker gets only 1 damn season!! Do people just not know good tv and would really rather watch the other? I mean I know the show has been cancelled for a few years now it just STILL makes me mad that good t.v. shows are being cancelled for shows like that bachelor and the all the 200 singing shows that we need for some reason. I really miss this show 😡

This is one of the newest additions in police dramas for 2014. It is about a (fictional as far as I know) police unit who deals with stalkers and their victims.

It stars Maggie Q, an actress known for her credits in action movies and TV-series and Dylan McDermott, in two pretty standard roles for such series.

The first thing you might wonder by watching this series is if it really describes stalking i.e. the unwanted and even obsessive attention by an individual for another person.

In this series, so far, the stalkers can't be really distinguished from serial killers or other paranoid criminals.

I only imagined stalkers as shady persons hiding in the bushes, watching silhouettes behind a curtain in a bedroom! Taking the occasional photo maybe.

But this series goes to the realm of schizophrenia and mad killing sprees and reckless suicidal behavior, far far away from the regular harassment a stalker might cause.

Anyway. If you pass how truthful is this with its title, you get a standard police drama. Nothing impressive, nothing to actually hate.

Overall: There are more interesting shows out there, but if you have the time check it out and decide.

The reactions people, mostly critics, had with this show. Was disproportionate and ridiculous. It never intended to victimize women or other nonsense I've read on the internet. On the contrary even. The premise was great, but the series arc needed to be fleshed out more. Which it would've probably happened, had it was given a chance for a second season. You had all of Williamson's work wrapped into one. From Scream to The Following. And plethoras of popular TV actresses making their cameos, as supporting roles or cases of the week. The main mystery involving Q's character, reminded me a lot of the the Profiler series. And I was here for it. In fact, the show was like a re-reading of that series, only black bolded by the « right thinking » crowd. And never got to show its true potential...

If you are checking out the reviews you will notice that the earlier ones are very negative at times about gratuitous violence against women in this show, if the reviewers had actually bothered to wait until they had seen a couple of episodes before judging they would come to realise that men get their fair share of gratuitous violence against them too. Is the show violent.. yes, but no more violent than many other 10pm shows. The ongoing narrative is good, the 'case of the week' is diverse and in many instances a bit different from the majority of what has gone before in the cop genre. Stalker certainly delivers some proper edge of the seat moments. Don't let the one episode wonders who seem to know everything on day one put you off, this is good TV.

This show initially really interested me but unfortunately it hasn't been as entertaining as I would have hoped. Although the concept is good and overall the episodes are decent I just can't help but notice the shortcomings. For one thing some of the character backstories are rather odd and don't feel natural. They are too far fetched and a bit too melodramatic. Perhaps if they had let the drama unfold slowly instead of cramming everything into the first few episodes it would have been more believable. Right now they are all just completely dysfunctional and aggressive.

As a whole Stalker is full of suspense with lots of twists and turns. It's a solid idea and there's plenty of potential to develop into a really great show. The characters need to be worked on as they are not particularly charismatic at this stage even with the super talented cast but with time I believe it can only get better.

I literally just finished watching and thought this show was great, I don't get any of the negative reviews. It was thrilling, creepy and very Kevin Williamson. It's a shame it wasn't given a chance at a second season especially considering how it ended. I'd much rather watch this than the many season of reality shows like the Kardarshians and The Bachelor series!

Beth Davis (Maggie Q) leads the Threat Assessment Unit of LAPD detectives investigating stalkers. She was a victim of a stalker. Jack Larsen (Dylan McDermott) is a new transfer from NYPD Homicide. He has followed Deputy District Attorney Amanda Taylor (Elisabeth Röhm) to LA to stay close to the their son. Ben Caldwell and Janice Lawrence are the two other members of the small unit. They investigate college kid victim Perry Whitley who turns out to be mentally unstable and fixates on Beth after she threatens him.

This is actually pretty good for a police procedural. It's dark, creepy and a little scary. Both Maggie Q and McDermott are good in this. I really like the Perry Whitley character. He is a clingy weirdo who gets really creepy. The show is missing one particular stock character. It needs the wide-eyed rookie who the audience can empathize with. Otherwise, this is a nice dark procedural.

This series is a great drama that depicts the lives of police officers who work in a division that deals with stalkers, not only does it show beautiful and strong women in a position of power it also shows that everyone has their own problems and demons that they fight with and that everyone has a past that could haunt them.

And just like almost every other TV show out there every once and a while we get to know more about the main characters and their stories which could be dark and dramatic (which by the way is a great change of the "everything is awesome, life is great" type of shows out there) and the rest of the time we get separate stories about stalking cases which they deal with on a daily bases, I mean the show is called "Stalker" after all.

To me, this has been disappointing TV season. I started watching "Scandal" with great expectations, but after six episodes I decided to call it quits; "Scandal" is crap, predictable and always swinging for the lowest hanging fruit. Same for "Masters of Sex", which has been very dull. So with the sour taste still in my mouth from those disappointments, I didn't expect much if anything from "Stalker", but ...

it's a good show. The characters are written and acted well enough that I can't guess what's going to happen next, and the dynamics between the two-woman/two-man cast of main characters is compelling enough that their histories and interaction keep pulling me into the story.

So I'm adding this to my list of great shows: Walking Dead, Suits, Orange is the New Black, The Good Wife, Mad Men, Sherlock, The Americans, True Detective, etc.